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"There Is Joy In The Lord"

Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002

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We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Pursue The Gift Given To All People Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

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How do we move from the laundry list of today’s "Letter to Santa" to the recognition of the greatness of God’s grace

There is a bit of confusion over what is and isn’t common knowledge. “A survey of 7,000 people, conducted by the sponsorship Research International in six countries found that the Shell Oil logo, the Mercedes badge and the five Olympic rings were recognized far more widely than the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Adoration Of The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2006

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This sermon examines three responses to the birth of Jesus.

Scripture Today is the third Sunday of Advent. For this season of Ad-vent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The first week we examined “The Ancestry of the King” in Matthew 1:1-17, and learned about the human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 10, 2008

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This message is about how we are to be like John the Baptizer and simply point people to the true light, Jesus. The message has illustrations from Rick Warren, Hannity and Colmes (their interview with Rick Warren) and the Salvation Army bell ringers, etc

In Jesus Holy Name December 14, 2008 Redeemer Text John 1:6-8 “Christmas Is Coming! Are You Ready?” “It’s the largest celebration around the world each year. Other holidays get a single day, but Christmas gets an entire month. During the Christmas season, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Surprise - Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 21, 2002

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Fourth Sunday in Advent: God’s surprising announcement to Mary - why it is our surprise too. Nothing is impossible with God.

Surprises come in all shapes and sizes. Four birthdays ago, I thought that I was going to have a quiet dinner with Sofi and a couple of friends. It had been a tough several weeks. I was turning over the office where I worked because we were moving to San Antonio. At home – chaos – furniture all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

History Of Our Hope

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

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Too often we have a tendency to lose hope. We fight battles with each other or face tremendous trials and we just cannot seem to see the light at the end of the tunnel

The History of Our Hope” SCRIPTURE: Luke 24:44 “Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” INTRODUCTION: Advent is the season of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Take Christmas

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

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For many of those that are among us, however, each Christmas becomes more and more difficult to endure. It is a joyous time, but there is also more loneliness, depression, heartache, and disappointment at this time than any other of the year. Can we en

I read a story this past week about a woman who, in early December had stopped at a grocery store to pick up a few things on her lunch break. One of them was a cinnamon-scented air freshener. She had smelled a candle with the same scent in the store but wanted to know exactly what the air ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Why Were The Wise Men Wise?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that men have been brought from far to WORSHIP CHRIST.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Matthew 2:1-12 II. THE LARGER CONTEXT: Now, before we begin, allow me to share with you some HISTORICAL TRUES regarding THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. For example, in the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn Around

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 9, 2007

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A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent-Year A.

“In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” -Matthew 3:1-2 There always seems to be “the hottest gift item of the year” to buy each year. The most memorable in my mind was the craze a few years back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Seeking

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

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Carol Service sermon focussing on the search by the Magi and encouraging people to join in that search.

Some of the questions people ask about pregnancy - and answers ! Should I have a baby after 35? (No, 35 children is enough.) How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu? (If it’s the flu, you’ll get better.) What is the most reliable method to determine a baby’s sex? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

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Uses The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe, in particular Aslan, to illustrate the meaning of Mt.1:21...He came to save us from our sins.

Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Matthew 1:21; John 1:12 Intro… The past two weeks we have been talking about Finding God in Narnia. This past Friday, December the 9th, the movie of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters everywhere. We encourage you to see this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

The Seeking God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 10, 2005

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Christmas reveals a seeking God, who endeavour to speak to us, and a sacrificial God, who is willing to sacrifice for our good.

1 In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, Hebrews 2:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2007

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John the Baptist was not out in the wilderness pursuing fame or fortune. He was calling for repentance, a change in life style. Repentance is an about face from sinful behavior to a life that imitates Jesus, that produces "fruit". (Gal. 5) Sadducees and

In Jesus Holy Name December 9, 2007 Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Advent II - Redeemer “Signs Along The Way: An Urgent Warning” The Advent season places our feet on a journey to the manger in Bethlehem where God the Creator invaded our humanity. John Gugel, in his Advent devotional “Signs Along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"Living Without Fear In 'in-Between' Times Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 21, 2007

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What can we do when things we have prayed for hasn’t happened yet? How can we have a sense of peace knowing that God’s love in the between times of our life when we can’t see anything happening.

December 23, 2007 Living Without Fear in ‘In-Between’ Times Micah 5:2-5 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: This week is the last Sunday of Advent. We are nearing Christmas with last minute shopping, wrapping, thoughts of Christmas dinner, being with family and friends and other events, however, we are ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Through The Wardrobe Into Winter Series

Contributed by Chris Powell on Nov 29, 2005

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This sermon was written for the first Sunday of Advent, and focuses around the first encounter of Lucy in the land of Narnia.

Through the Wardrobe into Winter Isaiah 9.1-3 I. Introduction I would like for everyone to place there imagination hats on with me this morning as we journey into an enchanted land known as Narnia. We need to recapture a sense of wonder and each of us needs to find our inner child. I need ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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